Road Trips from City of Gary, IN
Planning a quick escape from Gary? You've got options for day trips that keep you close to home, with most destinations under four hours away on mostly flat terrain. If you're looking for a bit more adventure, there are a few longer drives that offer a change of pace. All these routes include access to parks, and a couple even have national park proximity, making them great for a nature break.
Total Routes
25
Shortest
3.2h
With Parks Nearby
25
Full-day getaway
Geneva, IN
3h 47m195.9 mi one way
Bargersville, IN
3h 17m171 mi one way
Bargersville, IN, is a 3.3-hour drive, spanning 171 miles. This route is predominantly surface roads on flat terrain, with a drive score of 9. It's a good option for a moderately long day out.
Riley, IN
3h 22m177.8 mi one way
For a 3.4-hour trip covering 177.8 miles to Riley, IN, this route offers a drive score of 8. It primarily uses surface roads and features flat terrain, making it a straightforward journey.
Spiceland, IN
3h 39m194.3 mi one way
This 3.7-hour drive to Spiceland, IN, is 194.3 miles long. With a drive score of 8, it uses mostly surface roads across flat terrain. It's one of the longer day trip options available.
Hendricks, IN
3h 11m164.7 mi one way
Hendricks, IN, is a 3.2-hour trip covering 164.7 miles. This route scores an 8 for its drive, sticking to surface roads on flat terrain. It's one of the shorter options for a day trip.
Weekend trip
20 total in this range
Austin, IN
4h 21m230.2 mi one way
A longer option, this 4.4-hour drive covers 230.2 miles to Austin, IN. It features a mix of highway and surface roads with a perfect drive score of 10 and flat terrain, making it a good choice for a more extensive day trip.
Osgood, IN
4h 18m223.7 mi one way
This 4.3-hour journey to Osgood, IN, spans 223.7 miles. With a drive score of 10, it mixes highway and surface roads across flat terrain, offering a substantial day trip experience.
Bright, IN
4h 37m243.6 mi one way
Bright, IN, is a 4.6-hour drive, covering 243.6 miles. This route gets a drive score of 10 and uses a mix of highway and surface roads. It's the longest day trip option, traversing flat terrain.
Bloomfield, IN
4h 24m229.4 mi one way
Bloomfield, IN, is a 4.4-hour drive over 229.4 miles. This route has a drive score of 10, utilizing mixed highway and surface roads on flat terrain, ideal for a longer excursion.
Newburgh, IN
5h 53m315.6 mi one way
The longest trip at 5.9 hours and 315.6 miles, this route to Newburgh, IN, offers a high drive score of 10. It uses mixed highway and surface roads and passes by George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, providing significant exploration opportunities.
Browse by Mood
Austin, IN
4h 21m230.2 mi one way
Osgood, IN
4h 18m223.7 mi one way
Bright, IN
4h 37m243.6 mi one way
Bloomfield, IN
4h 24m229.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for these mostly flat routes, with parks nearby providing opportunities for outdoor enjoyment.
Summer
Summer weather is ideal for exploring the parks accessible from these drives, which are all on relatively flat terrain.
Fall
The fall season provides comfortable temperatures for the drive, and the parks offer a chance to see changing foliage.
Winter
Winter drives are manageable on these mostly flat routes, though park access might be limited depending on conditions.
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